A GWA Study Relies on the Correlation Between a QTL

question 16

Short Answer

A GWA study relies on the correlation between a QTL and a________ .

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Definitions:

Angiosperms

A group of plants that have flowers and produce seeds enclosed within a carpel; includes most of the world’s flora.

Gene Function

Describes the role a gene plays in an organism, including the production of proteins that carry out specific tasks.

Reproductive Development

The process of physical and biological maturation that prepares an organism for reproduction, involving changes in the reproductive organs and systems.

Eudicots

Eudicots are a major group of flowering plants that are characterized by having two seed leaves, or cotyledons, and a specific pattern of floral organization.